As a new homeowner without kids, one woman thought it was unnecessary to baby-proof her house. But when her family demanded she hosts Thanksgiving, she agreed under certain conditions, including no baby-proofing and no access to her parrot room. Her family is now calling her names and demanding she changes her rules. She’s unsure if she should cave in or stand her ground. Read on to find out if she’s the a**hole or not.
Homeowner refuses to childproof house for Thanksgiving guests

Parrot-loving homeowner prioritizes pets over baby-proofing for guests

Hosting Thanksgiving for family with kids, refuses to baby proof.

Homeowner relents to baby proofing, but with strict rules

Potluck-style Thanksgiving dinner planned by non-babyproofing homeowner ️

Create a quiet space for kids to nap and play

Parrot room off-limits, even for Thanksgiving guests

Siblings demand baby proofing, but homeowner refuses for Thanksgiving guests

No baby proofing, no problem. Homeowner stands their ground

Homeowner receives backlash for refusing to baby proof for guests

Thanksgiving drama as new homeowner refuses to baby proof

Struggling to baby proof house for Thanksgiving, am I wrong?

New homeowner faces backlash for refusing babyproofing for Thanksgiving
A new homeowner is caught in the middle of a family feud as she refuses to babyproof her house for Thanksgiving guests. Despite laying down ground rules and offering a quiet space for children, her siblings demand that she installs childproof systems and allows access to her parrot room. The homeowner, who has no children but several pets, is hesitant to make changes for just one day and is now facing criticism from her family. With two of her sisters not on speaking terms with her, she is questioning if she should cave in or stand her ground. Read on to find out more about this family drama and the comments from our readers.
Canceling is the only play that makes sense here.

Skip Thanksgiving, head to Bahamas with your parrot!

Child-proofing advice taken to the extreme

Cancel Thanksgiving at your house . Your family won’t respect your boundaries and won’t care about your beloved parrots.

NTA. Guests expect OP to childproof and babysit for free.

Protect your birds and home, NTA for refusing to babyproof.

NTA! Your house, your rules. Let them bring a baby gate.

Hosting Thanksgiving doesn’t mean you have to baby proof. NTA ♀️

Cancel Thanksgiving? A homeowner refuses to baby proof.

Cancel Thanksgiving or find a baby-proofed house ♀️

Canceling plans for a cozy night in with a parrot

Cancel the Thanksgiving altogether to avoid drama and disaster

Protecting pets over babies? Opinions divided in comment section.

Entitled guests demand baby-proofing from new homeowner – NTA claps back

Parrot-loving homeowner defends their right to not baby proof for guests

NTA homeowner stands firm against entitled guests

New homeowner defends decision to not baby proof for Thanksgiving

Stand your ground and protect your parrots . NTA.

Cancel the hosting: NTA refuses to baby proof

Hosting is an offer, not an obligation. NTA ♀️

Guests want to relax while kids play with OP’s pets. Cancel?

Parrot owner defends no baby proofing, locks parrot room

Don’t let entitled guests ruin your Thanksgiving

Controlled bird introduction and no obligation to childproof home.

Cancel the show! NTA comment shuts it down

Parent defends homeowner’s decision; suggests simple baby gate solution

Birds or kids? New homeowner chooses in controversial Thanksgiving dispute

Parent defends lack of child-proofing, advocates for pet safety

NTA: Home is your sanctuary, cancel the dinner if necessary.

Stand your ground! No baby-proofing needed for Thanksgiving

Protecting parrots from kids? NTA has a point

Take a stand! NTA for not babyproofing your home ♀️

Hosting Thanksgiving for 5 families plus parents? Don’t let them baby-proof your house too ♂️

Thanksgiving cancelled due to lack of baby-proofing

Hosting Thanksgiving with stubborn guests? Prepare for revenge chaos

Canceling Thanksgiving gathering over animal safety concerns. NTA

Protecting pets and boundaries. Stand firm, OP.

Set your rules, own your space!

Cancel Thanksgiving or teach kids not to stick fork in socket?

Birds and baby gates: NTA homeowner impresses with setup

Parrot room peril: NTA’s Thanksgiving cancelled ❌

Cancel Thanksgiving? Siblings want a ‘relaxing’ holiday with free babysitting.

Host refuses to childproof for Thanksgiving guests, commenters support decision

No baby proof, no problem? NTA for refusing to accommodate.

Hosting Thanksgiving but refusing to baby-proof. NTA or ESH?

Hosting Thanksgiving? Not childproofing? NTA. Expensive & parrots not toys.

Cancel Thanksgiving? NTA predicts disaster with lazy guests and parrots

Hosting without baby proofing? NTA, stand your ground ♀️
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Set rules for your home this Thanksgiving, disinvite disrespectful guests. ✋

Cancel Thanksgiving? NTA prioritizes safety over family traditions

Hosting Thanksgiving? No kids allowed in this hazard zone

Guests should provide basic babyproofing if needed. NTA for host.

Thanksgiving guests want their way, NTA sets boundaries

Family drama over baby proofing for Thanksgiving ♀️
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Hosting Thanksgiving with un-babyproofed home? Cancel now.

Stand firm in your decision. Family can host dinner themselves.

Watch your kids or bring your own baby gates

Hosting Thanksgiving without baby proofing? NTA but beware consequences

Your home, your rules! NTA for standing your ground

Stand your ground! No baby proofing, no Thanksgiving. NTA

Assert your homeowner rights, NTA. Safety is your choice.

No baby proofing required for entitled siblings, NTA

Commenter suggests alternative Thanksgiving location due to lack of baby-proofing.

No baby proofing, no Thanksgiving? Cancel it with a ♂️

Thanksgiving drama: NTA refuses to baby proof for guests

Setting rules in your own home.

Stand your ground! Your house, your rules. NTA.

Last Updated on April 22, 2023 by Diply Social Team